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They are definitely inexpensive to produce and implement which is strongly in their favor. It just seems like an intermediary step. NFC is closer to what people will use. For a QR code I have to load up my app, make sure the camera can see it clearly, and then once it's properly identified, the webpage, carfax, etc... will load. None of which is hard and takes about 10 seconds. If you could hold your phone up to a sign with the NFC chip and get the same info in half the time with fewer steps it seems like a better solution. Granted cost of implementation will be higher. Even RFID chips haven't hit the $ 0.01 per unit price point.If it's already in place keep it but with better solutions on the horizon I'd be hesitant to invest heavily in this area.With that said, this chart will help show where QR code interest is trending in the US: Google Trends: QR code . Here is the chart for the entire world: Google Trends: QR code WorldwidePeople in Thailand, Taiwan, and the Netherlands can use their phones for commerce as well. You can buy a Coke from a vending machine with your mobile phone. So it make sense that they would be at the forefront to adopt and regularly use QR technology.
They are definitely inexpensive to produce and implement which is strongly in their favor. It just seems like an intermediary step. NFC is closer to what people will use. For a QR code I have to load up my app, make sure the camera can see it clearly, and then once it's properly identified, the webpage, carfax, etc... will load. None of which is hard and takes about 10 seconds. If you could hold your phone up to a sign with the NFC chip and get the same info in half the time with fewer steps it seems like a better solution. Granted cost of implementation will be higher. Even RFID chips haven't hit the $ 0.01 per unit price point.
If it's already in place keep it but with better solutions on the horizon I'd be hesitant to invest heavily in this area.
With that said, this chart will help show where QR code interest is trending in the US: Google Trends: QR code . Here is the chart for the entire world: Google Trends: QR code Worldwide
People in Thailand, Taiwan, and the Netherlands can use their phones for commerce as well. You can buy a Coke from a vending machine with your mobile phone. So it make sense that they would be at the forefront to adopt and regularly use QR technology.
